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Plain-language guides to AI and automation for creative practice and small business.
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Local AI
My Free Stack: Private Local AI With Claw Code
Runs local. Stays local. How I run a private AI chat on my own computer with open-source Claw Code, Ollama and Qwen3-Coder, checking my notes first. A September 2026 snapshot.
AI tools
Best AI Tools for Canadian Small Businesses in 2026
A practical Canadian guide to ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Claude and specialist AI tools, including who each fits, cautions and a simple way to choose.
Google AI
Google’s Five Most Useful AI Tools for a Small Business
A practical, plain-language guide to the five Google AI tools worth using in a small business: Gemini, Gemini for Workspace, NotebookLM, AI Studio and Google Search AI Overviews. Where the caution is.
Automation
Zapier vs Make vs n8n vs Power Automate: Which Fits Your Business?
A concise Canadian small-business guide to choosing Zapier, Make, n8n or Power Automate, with one realistic workflow and the tradeoffs that matter.
AI planning
What Should a Small Business Automate First With AI?
A practical five-question test for choosing a safe, useful first AI project in a Toronto small business without automating the wrong work.